Connection-Based Parenting with Jenny Sandler
In this candid episode we talk with Jenny Sandler, a Parent and Support Counselor and Coach, about parenting, communication, development in children, and how we grow and change as parents over the years.
Fathering from the Shadows
In this Podcast about Fatherhood, Dave and Noah explore our psychological shadows and unpack how our unconscious minds drive our feelings and behaviors in ways that can impede connection.
They share personal examples of how the shadow impacts them. They also discuss possible interventions to uncover the shadows in order to become better partners and parents.
Noah and Dave also offer insights into how we can limit how much repression happens for our children so they can express as there true and authentic selves from an earlier age.
A Cohort of Fathers
In this unique and exciting episode we interview 3 dads from the most recent Council of Fathers cohort. These dads share an insiders view of what happens when fathers gather together intentionally to connect and learn from each other in a men’s group. The discussion includes favorite aspects of being in community with other dads to the struggles and triumphs they experience as fathers. We end with some beautiful words of advice from the dads (it’s worth listening all the way to the end). We hope you walk away from listening to this episode more grounded and present and with a sense that you’re part of a community of dads doing their best to show up for their children and families.
Council “Uncut” - a Conversation with Moms
In this unique and special episode we invited Kate Kripke and Deb Rubin from the Podcast Motherhood Uncut onto the podcast for a deep conversation about “Good Enough Parenting.”
Feel it to Heal it
In this episode, Noah shares a personal healing experience and then Dave and Noah break it down to reveal how we can process triggers in a way that releases them. If you’re interested in understanding the mechanics of healing triggers this episode is for you (check out this blog post as well). First, Noah shares a play-by-play of his experience processing and releasing an experienced in which he was triggered. Then Dave and Noah break down the each step of the process to help illuminate how and why it works.
Dad Guilt…
When it comes to parenting, Guilt is inevitable. But what is Guilt? Why do we have it? What do we do with it?
Fathering with Soul
This episode tackles a big topic - soul. Noah and Dave discuss how fathers can live authentic, soulful, lives that in turn foster this ineffable essence in our children as they navigate the pressures of conformity. They provide specific practices that are helpful for the soul’s journey.
Music, Nature, and Fatherhood Fun: an Interview with Jeff Kagan of Jeff and Paige
Jeff and Paige are a legendarily mesmerizing educational musical duo for children in Boulder, Colorado.
In this episode with interview Jeff Kagan to learn more about his journey into the profession and his experiences as a father.
Principles for Fatherhood (Part 4)
In this final episode of a 4-part series we explore the final four Principles for Fatherhood.
Principles for Fatherhood (Part 2)
Join us as we explore more principles for fatherhood. We think of these as guideposts to help us keep heading in the right direction.
The Principles for Fatherhood (Part 1)
Here we begin explore some foundational principles for fatherhood.
Fatherhood Requires Brotherhood - an Introduction to Council of Fathers
[00:07:11] Dave: Yeah. You have, you have this great quote that you put into the council from the beginning, which is. Fatherhood requires brotherhood. And I just love that because I think, you know, once upon a time there was a community of men living on land together and working together and learning from each other and watching each other.
And that's not the case anymore. We don't grow up most of us anyway, don't grow up working next to our fathers and watching our grandfathers and watching our uncles and learning how to deal with the emotions from watching them deal with thoughts from conversing with them. Most of us are quite isolated in our own family units and then we're, we're sort of, you know, golf balls in the dark. Like we're, we're really trying to figure this thing out. Yeah. That's kind of the most complex thing I've ever done. parenting. And I, and I'm trying to figure it out from my children. teaching me, you And so in a way, what what we're trying to create is. , a way to draw upon each other and, and, um, have the community be smarter than the individual something like that.